The Japanese education system has often been criticized for heavily valuing scores and rote memorization. Nonetheless, Japanese students have continuously scored above the worldwide average in the ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.

Kyoto, Japan in the spring. Experts say the best time to visit Japan is during the cherry blossom season from late March to mid-May. In Japan, fall foliage stretches late into the year ...

Japan is a popular spot for tourists, and a new initiative would make it easier and more affordable to visit than ever before. Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to tourists from the ...

When the Stencil Comes Off: The Computer Looks Incredible! We Build a Barn, Got Stuck in the MUD and Shot a nice Buck! The MOST Action Packed weekend ever!

Japan has - for the first time - issued a warning about an increased risk of a "major earthquake" striking in the near future. The advisory was issued on Thursday night local time, telling people ...

TOKYO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the government will continue to analyse the impact of the strengthening yen on the economy and respond appropriately.

Record rainfall has brought deadly flooding and landslides to a coastal region of Japan still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake. Japan’s weather agency issued its highest ...

The earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima Island, which is uninhabited, at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The advisory was lifted at 11 a.m. By ...

A deadly knife attack on a Japanese schoolboy in China has stoked frictions between the two countries and raised safety concerns at a time when China is trying to attract foreigners for work and ...